Middle East Jobs, Careers, Vacancies: Research Technician - Consultant in Genetics of Rust Resistance in Wild Wheats, KAUST, KSA

Research Technician - Consultant in Genetics of Rust Resistance in Wild Wheats, KAUST, KSA

Consultant in Genetics of Rust Resistance in Wild Wheats

The employee of KAUST, Saudi Arabia based at the Department of Plant Pathology

University of Minnesota, USA

Percent Time: 100% (40 hours/week)

Continuing or Temporary: Temporary (with the possibility of renewal)

Required Qualifications: The minimum qualifications are: i) B.A./B.S. degree in biological sciences, agronomy, genetics, biotechnology, plant biology, microbiology, or plant pathology in the pertinent research areas; ii) experience in the establishment and maintenance of plant experiments in controlled environment chambers and greenhouses; iii) proficiency in DNA extraction methods from microbes and plants; iv) experience in the culture and manipulation of microbes infecting plants, especially the rust fungi; and v) basic computer skills with various software packages (i.e. word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation and statistical analysis software in either Macintosh or PC computer platforms).

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills; experience in experimental documentation (photography of specimens and electronic data recording and manipulation); familiarity of inoculation techniques and disease assessment methods with plants; experience in project management (i.e. overseeing budgets, organization of data; personnel issues, laboratory/field safety requirements, purchase, and organization of research supplies and materials); advanced computer software skills (i.e. advanced data analysis and statistical packages); and knowledge of genotyping/sequencing analysis techniques.

Position Summary. A Researcher 2 position is available in the Cereal Disease Resistance and Germplasm Enhancement Project of Professor Brian Steffenson in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota to support collaborative projects with Professor Brande Wulff at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) using state-of-the-art molecular genomics tools to clone disease resistance genes against wheat rusts.

We seek a highly motivated individual with a background in plant biology, a demonstrated record of achievement, and an eagerness to work as part of a collaborative, multi-functional, international team.

The candidate must have excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have some prior experience in genetics, molecular biology, and phytopathology. Experience in working with cereal species would be advantageous. The candidate should have an interest in plant disease resistance and a desire to see research outcomes reach the practical application.

The applicant will work as an employee of KAUST but be stationed at the University of Minnesota as a Visiting Scientist. The position is available for 1 year in the first instance with the possibility of extension.

Applicants must apply online through (link) and include: i) a cover letter (1-page max) that summarizes research experience related to the position and career goals, ii) a curriculum vita (2 pages max), and iii) the contact information for three professional references.

Salary will be in the range of USD 40,000 to 56,160 commensurate with experience.

The position will remain open until filled, but selection for applicants will begin from 20 April 2022 onwards.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to:

Dr. Brande Wulff

Brande.wulff@kaust.edu.sa

Dr. Brian Steffenson

Distinguished Global Professor and Lieberman-Okinow Endowed Chair

Department of Plant Pathology

495 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle

University of Minnesota

St. Paul, MN 55108

E-mail: bsteffen@umn.edu

Phone (612) 625-4735 FAX (612) 625-9728

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

https://careers.kaust.edu.sa/job/Research-Technician-Consultant-in-Genetics-of-Rust-Resistance-in-Wild-Wheats/796817101/

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